Synopses & Reviews
UNDERSTANDING PROCEDURAL CODING: A WORKTEXT, 4TH Edition is the most trusted source available for current CPT-4 diagnostic and procedural coding, as well as HIPAA and other strict guidelines established by federal agencies, Medicare, and the American Medical Association. Carefully illustrated procedures, new case studies, practical coding assignments, and engaging examples help you master procedural coding for all medical specialties as well as successfully prepare for certification exams. Readers record answers in the book, creating a personalized, ongoing resource that you will use well into their careers. Used on its own or as the ideal companion for CPT and HCPCS Level II manuals, UNDERSTANDING PROCEDURAL CODING: A WORKTEXT, 4th Edition presents plenty of hands-on practice to help you master skills. A dynamic support package includes new online study tools to ensure comprehension as well as a 59-day trial of Optum's popular EncoderPro that accompanies each new worktext. Trust UNDERSTANDING PROCEDURAL CODING: A WORKTEXT, 4th Edition to help equip yourself for procedural coding success.
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"I intend to use it next semester and will recommend it as it truly is a work text which eliminates the need for an exercise book in addition to a textbook." - Linda H. Donahue, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, Delgado Community College
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"I would recommend UPC. I think that UPC is a great work text and it's not intimidating to the students." - Veronica Hodges, BS, MA, CPC, CBCS, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
About the Author
Mary Jo Bowie is the owner of Health Information Professional Services, a medical records consulting firm for the health care industry. She was an instructor of Health Information Technology at Broome Community College for fifteen years, teaching Inpatient Coding, Ambulatory Care Coding, Quality Assurance, Survey of Health care and Computers in Health care. Ms. Bowie is a registered Health Information Administrator and an accredited Health Information Technician. She is an active member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), served on the New York State Health Information Association Board of Directors, and was education director for the Ambulatory Coding Guideline Committee. Ms. Bowie was also nominated for the National Award for Literacy Contribution to Profession. A national and regional speaker on ICD-9-CM, CPT, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS, she writes courses and a variety of texts from Cengage Learning. Ms. Bowie holds AA, BS, and MS degrees.
Table of Contents
Preface. About the Author. Reviewers. 1. Introduction to Current Procedural Terminology. 2. Modifiers. 3. Evaluation and Management. 4. Anesthesia. 5. Surgery and the Integumentary System. 6. Musculoskeletal System. 7. Respiratory System. 8. Cardiovascular System. 9. Hemic and Lymphatic Systems. 10. Mediastinum and Diaphragm. 11. Digestive System. 12. Urinary System. 13. Male Genital System. 14. Female Genital System. 15. Maternity Care and Delivery. 16. Endocrine System. 17. Nervous System. 18. Eye and Ocular Adnexa. 19. Auditory System and Operating Microscope. 20. Radiology. 21. Pathology And Laboratory. 22. Medicine. 23. HCPCS Codes. Appendix I: Billing Forms (CMS-1500 and Ub-04). Appendix II: Surgical Positions. Appendix III: Abdominopelvic Divisions. Appendix IV: 1997 Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management Services. Glossary. Index.